Transporting AX-1

Table of contents

1. Before you transport the AX-1

 

2. AX-1 Transport Solutions

• Trailer

• Tractor mounted AX-1 carrier

3. Use

• Refilling water from the trailer/carrier tank

• Loading the AX-1

• Securing the AX-1 for transportation

• Unloading the AX-1

4. Lifting the AX-1

 

Before you transport the AX-1

Never tow or push the robot. The wheels should only turn when driven by the robot’s own motors. If the robot is towed or pushed, the motors act as generators and produce voltage that can damage the control panel. During any transport other than self-driving, the wheels must not touch the ground. Learn more.

Secure the robot before powering it off. Powering off releases the drive motors, which means the robot can roll freely. Always strap the robot down before turning it off, and never power it off while it stands on a tilted platform.

These rules apply to all transport, whether you use a Kilter trailer, a Kilter tractor carrier or a third-party trailer.

AX-1 Transport Solutions

To make it easy to move the AX-1 robot between fields, we have developed two robust and user-friendly transport options: AX-1 Trailer and Tractor Mounted AX-1 Carrier.
Both are built with the same equipment, the same functionality, and with one clear goal: to provide a safe, practical, and efficient way of transporting and supporting the AX-1 in daily operation.

The difference is simply in how you connect it:

• AX-1 Trailer: a road trailer that can be towed by a car.
• Tractor Mounted AX-1 Carrier: a platform with a three-point hitch for easy mounting to tractors.

 

Trailer

Brand	0790 TREDAL
Model	T-75-BT AX1
Type	T-75-BT AX1
Vehicle category	O2
Vehicle category/fee	709 Trailer
Permitted gross weight	1000 kg
Permitted axle load	1000 kg
Unladen weight	450 kg
Permitted payload	550 kg
Permitted coupling load	75 kg
Width	2300 mm
Length	4150 mm
Height	1190 mm
Internal loading bed width	2250 mm
Internal loading bed length	2250 mm
Minimum distance from trailer coupling to axle	2740 mm
Tire dimension	155R13C
Standard rim dimension	4,5 Jx13
Maximum track width	2070 mm
Trailer coupling	Alko AL161
Power connector	13-pin power connector (ISO 11446)
Water tank	105 L
Pump	Centrifugal 12V, 29 l/min capacity
Water hose coupling	Geka quick coupling
Water hose length	3 m
Power cable for generator	3 m
Equipped with brakes	Yes

Key Features & Benefits

Tow with any car: The AX-1 Trailer is road-ready and can be easily towed by standard vehicles, giving you flexibility to transport the robot between fields.
Easy loading and unloading: A tipping platform with double-acting cylinder makes it simple and safe to drive the AX-1 on and off.
Extended field operations: The integrated 105-liter water tank lets you refill the AX-1 on site, ensuring longer runtime where water isn’t readily available.
Built-in pump and hose: The centrifugal pump, powered by the AX-1 Honda generator, provides fast and convenient water refilling.
Secure equipment storage: Two lockable boxes keep spare parts, protective gear, fuel, and the pump safely stored and easily accessible.
Easy to clean and maintain: The bed is made of expanded metal mesh, simplifying cleaning, reducing weight and increasing tire grip of the robot

Tractor mounted AX-1 carrier

 

 

Model	99317
Type	Tractor mounted carrier
Unladen weight	267 kg
Width	2560 mm
Length	3020 mm
Height	870 mm
Internal loading bed width	2250 mm
Internal loading bed length	2160 mm
Reflex and light	Fully equipped
Power connector	13-pin connector (ISO 11446)
Tractor interface	3-Point Hitch: Category 2
Water tank	105 L
Pump	Centrifugal 12V, 29 l/min capacity
Water hose coupling	Geka quick coupling
Water hose length	3 m
Power cable for generator	3 m

Key Features & Benefits

Direct transport with your tractor: The carrier is designed to let you transport the AX-1 quickly and efficiently as you move from one field to the next with a tractor that is equipped with a category 2, 3-point hitch interface.
Lift and lower with the tractor’s three-point hitch: Simple and reliable handling using the tractor’s own hydraulics.
Extended field operations: The integrated 105-liter water tank lets you refill the AX-1 on site, ensuring longer runtime where water isn’t readily available.
Built-in pump and hose: The centrifugal pump, powered by the AX-1 Honda generator, provides fast and convenient water refilling.
Secure equipment storage: Two lockable boxes keep spare parts, protective gear, fuel, and the pump safely stored and easily accessible.
Easy to clean and maintain: The bed is made of expanded metal mesh, reducing weight, simplifying cleaning, and increasing tire grip of the robot.

Use

Refilling water from the trailer/carrier tank

1. Drive the AX-1 close to the trailer and make sure the power generator is running. You will find the filling equipment in the right box.
   
   

2. Take out the water hose from the box. Remove the end cap from the hose by turning it counterclockwise.
   
   
   
   

3. Connect the power cable to the generator as shown in the picture below.
   
   
   
   
   

4. You can now fill the tanks of the AX-1.
   
   

5. The pump will immediately start pumping water when powered.

Loading the AX-1

These steps apply to the AX-1 Trailer. For the tractor carrier, the platform is lifted and lowered with the tractor’s three-point hitch. 

The trailer must be connected to the towbar of a car before loading AX-1 on the trailer.

1. Turn on AX-1
2. Release the two latches at the back end and rotate the tailgate down to the ground.
   
   
   
3. Release the two cargo latches at the front of the trailer to prepare for tilting the platform.
   
   
   
4. Set the knob in forward position
   
   
5. Pump the cylinder using the lever to start tilting the platform. Pump until the tailgate aligns with the platform. If the tailgate gets stuck, stop pumping, adjust the tailgate then continue.
   
   
6. Access the control menu for the robot in Kilter Remote
7. Switch the cylinder knob to return position.
   
   
8. Carefully drive the robot up on the platform all the way up.
   

   Warning: Do not power off AX-1 when it is in tilted position on the platform. Power failure or shut down will cause the machine to roll freely, causing a dangerous situation.

9. While the machine stands uphill at the top of the platform, pump the cylinder back in using the lever. The platform is now returning to horizontal position.
10. Secure the trailer by fastening on the two latches at the front. Rotate the tailgate up and hook on the latches at the back.
11. Put the knob in Stop position.
    
    

 

Important: Do not turn off the AX-1 yet. Secure it with straps first, as described below.

Securing AX-1 for transportation

The two front wheels must be secured with straps so that the strapping forces pull each wheel straight down onto the loading bed, as vertically as possible. A strap that pulls the wheel sideways or outward applies horizontal force on the wheel and frame and can damage or break the AX-1.

Note: This requirement applies to all trailer types, Kilter trailer or third-party trailer and to all strap types.

 Good strapping:

 

Bad strapping:

The rear wheel needs to be secured with a ratchet strap to prevent forward tilting of the AX-1 during transport. Attach the strap carefully around the frame close to the rear wheel. Make sure it is snug but not overly tightened, as too much tension puts stress on the frame and can bend it. 

When all straps are in place, turn off the AX-1. 

Unloading the AX-1

These steps apply to the AX-1 Trailer.

1. Turn on AX-1.
2. Release all the ratchet straps that secure the AX-1.
3. Release the two latches at the back end and rotate the tailgate down to the ground.
   
          
   
   
4. Release the two cargo latches at the front of the trailer to prepare for tilting the platform.
   
   
   
5. Set the knob in forward position
   
   
6. Access AX-1 in Kilter Remote and make sure it responds to driving commands.
7. While you have access to the driving controls in Kilter Remote, pump the cylinder using the lever to start tilting the platform.
   

   
   Caution: A safety distance must be kept during this action. Do not stand behind or by the side of the trailer.

   Caution: Pay attention to the tailgate, it might need help to slide while the platform is tilting. If so, stop pumping, adjust the tailgate, then continue the tilt operation.

   Warning: Do not turn off AX-1 during the tilt operation! Power failure or shut down will cause the machine to roll freely, causing a dangerous situation.

8. Carefully back down the robot from the platform using the controllers in Kilter Remote.
   
   Caution: Drive slowly, especially right before the rear wheel hits the ground.
   
   
9. When the robot is safe on the ground, switch the cylinder knob to return position and pump the cylinder back in. The platform is now returning to horizontal position.
   
   
10. Secure the trailer by fastening on the two latches at the front and the two by the tailgate.
    
    
    
11. Put the knob in Stop position before transportation.
    
    
    
    

Lifting the AX-1

Danger: Humans and animals must never be underneath the robot when it is in a lifted position. Being under the robot may result in injury or, in the worst case, death.
If the machine, or parts of it, need to be lifted slightly off the ground (e.g., with a jack), the contact point must be underneath the motor compartment.